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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 7, 2023
Dog owner strikes up argument with Longboat officer over ordinance

What started as a warning for having a dog on the beach turned into an argument and refusal to sign a citation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 13, 2024
Public Works employee calls for backup over Bayfront Park dispute

The worker requested police assistance when individuals protested the new court restriping. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 25-31

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 7, 2021
Theater preview: The shows go on in 2021

Digital theater was a forced experiment for area theater companies last year. This year’s return to reality is a choice. But it’s just as experimental.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 29, 2022
Lakewood Ranch resident co-creates children's program to improve literacy

Heather Kenny's idea for children's program "Sounder & Friends" has come to fruition after 20 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 26, 2025
9-year-old Lakewood Ranch golfer to compete at Augusta

Joey Wolf has qualified for the national finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2020
Holiday decor falls flat for mayor

Property owners are working with the city on a strategy to make downtown more festive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.22.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.23.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
Event fee compromise reached

Under the threat of having to cancel several special events throughout Sarasota, the event organizers and the city of Sarasota reached an agreement on a new event fee policy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 16, 2009
Music review: Letter to Santa

Dear Santa, Rather than ask for gifts specifically for me, I thought I'd ask for some things my adopted city of almost eight years needs really, really badly. Ready?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 15, 2009
Lightning risk may zap holiday lights

A city official recommended against a proposal intended to bring shoppers downtown after saying holiday lights at Five Points Park would increase the likelihood of lightning strikes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
In Brief

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  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 20, 2009
Neighbors: Helen Vetter

Neighbors: Helen Vetter

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 1, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Darinka Angelova

The Observer spotlights Kids Supergym's Darinka Angelova.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Historical Society will hear from Key pioneers

The Longboat Key Historical Society's first "Elegant Benefit" dinner will take place at the Colony on Thursday, April 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jessica Gore

The Observer spotlights Braden River High senior Jessica Gore.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 19, 2010
Pumpkin fest ushers in fall

East County families have two more weekends to enjoy the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 2, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Freund

One Siesta Key resident puts his money where his pen is and writes a children's book.

  • Siesta Key
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